10 Fun and Easy Crafts dads can make with preschoolers for Mother’s Day

Hey there, dads! Are you ready to embark on a crafting adventure with your little ones this Mother's Day? I know how important it is to make this day extra special for the incredible moms in our lives. That's why I've put together a collection of 10 fun and easy crafts that you can make with your preschoolers. Trust me, these crafts are not only enjoyable but also a fantastic way to bond with your little ones while creating heartfelt gifts for mom. So, let's roll up our sleeves, gather some supplies, and let the creativity flow! Together, we'll make this Mother's Day a truly memorable one for the amazing moms out there.

Handprint Bouquet

Materials:

• Construction paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Green pipe cleaners
• Ribbon
• Marker

Instructions:

1. Help your preschooler trace their hand on different colored construction paper.

2. Cut out the handprints.

3. Write a sweet message on each handprint, such as "I love you" or "Happy Mother's Day."

4. Attach a green pipe cleaner to the back of each handprint using a glue stick.

5. Gather the pipe cleaners to create a bouquet and tie them together with a ribbon.

6. Present the handprint bouquet to mom on Mother's Day.

Picture Frame

Materials:

• Popsicle sticks
• Glue
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Buttons, stickers, or other decorations
• Photo of your child and mom

Instructions:

1. Glue four popsicle sticks together to create a square frame.

2. Once the glue is dry, help your preschooler paint the frame in mom's favorite color.

3. Allow the paint to dry.

4. Decorate the frame with buttons, stickers, or other items.

5. Attach the photo to the back of the frame.

6. Give the picture frame to mom as a keepsake.

Heart Suncatcher

Materials:

• Wax paper
• Tissue paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• White glue
• Water
• Paintbrush
• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Cut the tissue paper into small squares.

2. Mix equal parts white glue and water in a small container.

3. Cut a heart shape out of wax paper.

4. Help your preschooler apply the glue mixture onto the wax paper with a paintbrush.

5. Place the tissue paper squares onto the glue-covered wax paper.

6. Apply another layer of the glue mixture on top of the tissue paper.

7. Allow the suncatcher to dry completely.

8. Punch a hole in the top of the heart and thread a ribbon through it.

9. Hang the heart suncatcher in a window for mom to enjoy.

Painted Rock Garden

Materials:

• Rocks (various sizes)
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Clear sealer spray

Instructions:

1. Gather rocks from the backyard or a local park.

2. Wash and dry the rocks.

3. Help your preschooler paint the rocks with colorful designs, patterns, or messages.

4. Allow the paint to dry.

5. Spray the painted rocks with a clear sealer to protect the paint.

6. Arrange the rocks in a garden or planter for mom to admire.

Tissue Paper Flowers

Materials:

• Tissue paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• Green pipe cleaners

Instructions:

1. Cut the tissue paper into squares (approximately 5"x5").
2. Stack 5-6 squares of tissue paper and accordion fold them.
3. Wrap a green pipe cleaner around the center of the folded tissue paper.
4. Carefully separate and fluff each layer of tissue paper to create a flower shape.
5. Make multiple flowers using different colors of tissue paper.
6. Present the tissue paper flowers to mom as a colorful and long-lasting bouquet.

Mom's Special Coupon Book

Materials:

• Colored paper
• Scissors
• Markers or crayons
• Stapler

Instructions:

1. Cut the colored paper into rectangles (approximately 4"x6").

2. On each rectangle, help your preschooler write and illustrate a "coupon" for mom, such as "Good for one breakfast in bed" or "Free hug and kiss."

3. Create a cover for the coupon book with a title like "Mom's Special Coupons."

4. Stack the coupons together and staple them along one edge to create a booklet.

5. Give the coupon book to mom as a unique and practical gift.

Salt Dough Ornaments

Materials:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup water
• Mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Cookie cutters
• Straw
• Baking sheet
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Clear sealer spray
• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).

2. Mix the flour, salt, and water in a bowl to form a dough.

3. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

4. Help your preschooler use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough or make circular ornaments and firmly press your preschoolers hand or foot into the wet clay to make a print.

5. Use a straw to create a hole near the top of each shape for hanging.

6. Place the shapes on a baking sheet and bake for 2-3 hours, or until completely dry and hardened.

7. Allow the ornaments to cool.

8. Help your preschooler paint the ornaments with acrylic paint.

9. Allow the paint to dry.

10. Spray the ornaments with a clear sealer to protect the paint.

11. Thread a ribbon through the hole in each ornament.

12. Present the salt dough ornaments to mom as a personalized decoration.

Button Tree Art

Materials:

• Canvas or thick paper
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Buttons (various sizes and colors)
• Glue

Instructions:

1. Help your preschooler paint a tree trunk and branches on the canvas or paper.

2. Allow the paint to dry.

3. Assist your preschooler in gluing buttons onto the branches as "leaves."

4. Let the glue dry completely.

5. Present the button tree art to mom as a charming and unique piece of artwork.

Memory Jar

Materials:

• Mason jar or other glass jar with lid
• Small slips of colored paper
• Pen or marker
• Ribbon or twine
• Stickers or other decorations (optional)

Instructions:

1. Help your preschooler brainstorm happy memories, special moments, or reasons they love mom.

2. Write each memory, moment, or reason on a slip of colored paper.

3. Fold the paper slips and place them inside the jar.

4. Decorate the jar with stickers, ribbon, or twine.

5. Attach a label or note to the jar with a title like "Mom's Memory Jar" or "Reasons We Love You."

6. Present the memory jar to mom as a heartfelt gift she can cherish and read whenever she needs a reminder of her family's love.

Painted Flowerpots

Materials:

• Terracotta flowerpots
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Potting soil
• Flower seeds or small plants

Instructions:

1. Help your preschooler paint the flowerpots with colorful designs, patterns, or messages for mom.

2. Allow the paint to dry completely.

3. Fill the painted flowerpots with potting soil.

4. Plant flower seeds or small plants in the soil.

5. Water the plants according to their specific needs.

6. Present the painted flowerpots to mom as a personalized and thoughtful gift that will grow and flourish.

Fingerprint Art

Materials:

• White paper or canvas
• Washable paint (various colors)
• Paintbrush
• Black marker
• Baby wipes or a damp cloth

Instructions:

1. Help your preschooler paint their fingertips with washable paint.
2. Press their painted fingertips onto the paper or canvas to create various shapes, such as flowers, butterflies, or balloons.
3. Use baby wipes or a damp cloth to clean your child's fingers between colors.
4. Once the paint is dry, use a black marker to add details and outlines to the shapes, turning the fingerprints into recognizable objects.
5. Write a heartfelt message or title on the artwork, such as "Mom's Little Masterpiece" or "Our Love Blooms for You."
6. Present the fingerprint art to mom as a one-of-a-kind keepsake.